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Trump’s Persecution of His Investigators Follows Authoritarian Playbook
Trump is using the law as a weapon to defeat opponents, while protecting his own supporters’ lawbreaking.
Erdoğan’s AK Party Suffers Major Defeat in Local Turkish Elections
The AK Party lost control in both of Turkey’s largest cities, Istanbul and Ankara, and is now disputing the results.
Trump Complains Saudi Crown Prince Is Deemed “Guilty Until Proven Innocent”
Evidence directly implicating Saudi Arabia's leadership in the torture and killing of Khashoggi continues to emerge.
As Authoritarians Band Together, We Need a Global Opposition Movement
As authoritarians collaborate with and arm each other, there's a need for a united global opposition.
The 700th Gathering for Relatives of Disappeared People Turns Violent in Turkey
The relatives of disappeared people in Turkey faced police violence during their 700th public gathering.
Flynn’s Lobbying Subject of Mueller Probe
Michael Flynn's failure to disclose his lobbying on behalf of a Turkish businessman may carry legal consequences.
“Trump Feels a Kinship With Authoritarian Leaders”: Richard Falk on Turmoil in the Middle East
Trump's affection for autocrats appears to reflect his personal ideological affinities, says Richard Falk.
Turkish Bodyguards Attacked US Demonstrators. Why Has Trump Said Nothing?
Was Trump Towers Istanbul the real reason why Turkish security got away with assaulting peaceful US demonstrators?
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In Istanbul, a Sense of Purpose and a Window Into War
A vacation in Turkey has turned into a vocation to help refugees and asylum seekers for New Yorker Amal Ahmed.
“I Could Have Died”: Protesters Detail Violent Attack by Turkish President ErdoÄźan’s Guards in DC
Turkish President Erdogan's security detail assaulted a group of peaceful protesters.